Fixed Income

A Short Trade Setup for TLT Real Money Pro($)

Use the ETF as a substitute for long-term Treasuries to infer the direction of bond prices and rates.
Here are some likely scenarios for corporate bonds and municipals.
Here are some likely scenarios for interest rates and mortgage-backed securities.

What the Fed Really Said Real Money Pro($)

The latest headlines represent a gross misreading of the central bank's goals for QE.

Cliff Is Not the Norm Real Money Pro($)

In these unique times there are three ways to trade -- and one that's best.
If there's no deal, here are some likely consequences for the economy and for bonds.
We are now in an era in which central banks set targets for growth rather than for inflation.
We doubt this bond selloff is the beginning of the end, so we suggest this trade -- and some insurance.

Debunking Flock to Bonds Real Money Pro($)

Investors are substituting fixed income for cash.

Jobs Report Basically a Wash Real Money Pro($)

I continue to like TIPS and high-yield bonds as the employment situation is basically unchanged.

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